Ortygia - Bradenton (FL)

4 /5 Irene Eng: Will return for the ambience and home-cooked food: Farmer beef patty Veal Yummy Italian wines: Chianti and The restaurant is homey, discreet, and hidden. It was the chef’s home that he converted 18 years ago. The outdoor section isnt open. A big, heavy wine glass that reminds me of the humorous photo depicting ‘one glass of wine a day’ when the glass is so much bigger than the drinker. Weak ac: I’m sweating toward the end. Ok, I think I’m rejuvenated for a few minutes to have the hot flash ... ha ha ha. A small parking lot on site.

5 /5 Aleena Manning: Chef Gaetano and Server Melissa were both friendly, hospitable, and knowledgeable. The food was amazing and authentic. Getting to hear the story of Monzu cuisine coupled with all of Chefs experiences in Sicily painted a beautiful picture on the dishes. The weekly changing menu is peak creativity and culinary expression. I am so glad I was able to try their food, and you should too!

3 /5 Blair Kunka: We celebrated my birthday here on October 1st. We had reservations. When we entered there was not a welcome just "who are you". We were shown to our small table where we sat wityhout being acknowledged for 10 minutes. I finally snagged a gentlerman who looked like he worked there and asked who would be taking our order. He told us he was just helping the owner out. He took our order for our wine and brought our bottle to the table and served our wine. Our waitress finally arrived and took our order. We had to ask for water twice before it was brought to us. Our dinners arrived. The food was good but not exceptional. My wifes eggplant was undercooked and the sauce was underwhelming. My pork tenderloin rolatini was tasty but nothing special.. We finished our meals and our waitress removed our plates and then ignored us. For over 20 minutes we sat there wanting to order our dessert while other waitstaff were telling the other diners the selections and treating them like family. Out waitress was taking care of a large table and catering to their every whim. At that point some woman came out and asked us how our meal was. We told how we had been ignored and were never asked about dessert. She offered to comp us a dessert but we declined. Our waitress finally brought our bill and never appologised for ignoring us. We left when our UBER arrived. I will cut them a little slack as it was their first night open after vacation , but the customer service should never suffer as bad as it did that night. I certainly hope it was just a bad night that does not excuse that we were made to feel unwelcome.

5 /5 Natalia Spinelli: A Hidden Gem Worth the Hunt I recently stumbled upon a true culinary gem: Ortygia. This unassuming spot serves up dishes that are bursting with flavor, making it a must-visit for food lovers in the area. The menu may be limited, but each dish is crafted with care and precision. The veal cutlets I had today were simply divine. The perfect balance of flavors and textures made for an unforgettable meal. And lets not forget the desserts! Each one is a masterpiece, made to order and absolutely delicious. The restaurants limited hours and seasonal availability only add to its allure. If youre lucky enough to snag a reservation, youre in for a treat. The reasonable prices make it even more appealing. Dont miss out on this hidden gem!

4 /5 Mark Geis: Great cozy place for delicious pastries, crepes, omlettes, quiches, and sandwiches. The service is outstanding as well! Also, dont miss their wine dinners!